Teacher of Computing - Winchburgh Academy - 492.15

West Lothian Council; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a Teacher of Computing for the new Winchburgh Academy. This permanent full-time position involves 35 hours per week, starting August 2025. The academy focuses on modern learning and community values, aiming to foster a collaborative environment. Applicants should possess a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Join a dedicated team committed to innovative education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Promote creativity and digital technologies in education.
• Collaborate with partners for high-quality student experiences.

Skills

Teaching

Digital Technologies

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Location: Winchburgh Academy, Linlithgow Road, Winchburgh, EH52 6FY

Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

Teacher of Computing, Winchburgh Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 21st May 2025

This post has an 11th August 2025 start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)

Winchburgh Academy is a new state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2022, designed to promote twenty-first-century learning, creativity, and digital technologies. The school features sports facilities of the highest standard, including sports halls, a 25m swimming pool, and artificial grass outdoor pitches.

The school initially opened with a S1 cohort, with expected growth to reach a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028. In August 2025, the anticipated roll is 260 students (S1-S4). Future expansion plans may increase capacity up to 1,210 pupils. As of August 2025, the school employs approximately 20 teaching staff.

Winchburgh Academy is a UNCRC Rights Respecting School rooted in community values of kindness, respect, and ambition. The school plays a vital role in building the Winchburgh community, where all members are valued, and achievements are celebrated.

We collaborate with various partners to provide a high-quality student and family experience, grounded in modern curricular principles and student entitlements, with a focus on well-being and safeguarding. Our mission includes "the joy of learning," fostering a collaborative environment where every voice is valued.

For more information, please watch our brief video: https://youtu.be/ooI2AbK3We0

Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to innovative education service delivery, supporting staff development and service improvements. The council has achieved the Investors in People Standard and aims for continuous enhancement.

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for full PVG Scheme membership is £59; existing members pay £18.